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1 Pound - Elizabeth II Neanderthal Skull - Type
| Nickel brass | 9.5 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Gibraltar (British Overseas Territories) |
|---|---|
| Queen | Elizabeth II (1952-2022) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Years | 2005-2011 |
| Value | 1 Pound 1 GIP = USD 1.31 |
| Currency | Pound (decimalized, 1971-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 9.5 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Thickness | 3.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-08 |
| Numista | N#12826 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 9% |
Reverse
Value above Neanderthal skull right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ONE POUND
DISCOVERY OF
NEANDERTHAL SKULL
IN GIBRALTAR
1848
Engraver: Philip Nathan
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Neanderthal Skull coin was issued to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the discovery of the first Neanderthal skull, which was discovered in Gibraltar in 1848. The coin features an image of a Neanderthal skull on one side and Queen Elizabeth II on the other. It's a unique and fascinating coin that combines history, science, and culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2006 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2007 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2008 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2009 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2010 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 2011 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Pound - Elizabeth II (Neanderthal Skull - Type 1) 2005-2011 coin.
